SC orders power and water cuts for malls, hotels violating waste rules
- Supreme Court ordered power and water cuts for malls and hotels failing to comply with Solid Waste Management Rules 2026.
- District collectors must identify bulk waste generators within six weeks, covering those generating over 100 kg of waste daily.
- Special cells with pollution control board officials will be set up in every district to monitor and act against violators.
- The court warned complacency over solid waste could lead to pandemic and endemic situations across the country.
Source: news18.com
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